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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 26, 1933
Page
2
Campbellville Community Notes Highlight Local Visit and Hockey Win
The Young People's Society of St David's Church met in the church basement for a evening of vocal music and recitations followed by a lunch. Dr G B Carbett is confined to Guelph General Hospital. Visitors came from Guelph to Mr David Mackenzie's home. Miss Estelle Bell visited W J Bell. Campbellville hosted opponents Moffat in a hockey match on the mill pond and won both games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s’ Society of
St. David's Church
G.B. “Carbett
Guelph General Hospital
Broom
Reid
Guelph
David‘ Mackenzie
Estelle Bell
W. J. Bell
Mill Pond
Campbellville
Moffat
Erin Residents Share Social Visits And Club News
Erin residents hosted visits among local families including the Halls and Hurrens with Stewart Atcheson and Dr Abbott noted. Curlers from Erin played Hillsburg with Erin taking the larger share of the day’s tally. The Erin Horticultural Society elected officers led by President G T Scott and Vice Presidents H C Austin and Jas Justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hall
Port Credit
E. Hurren
David Stewart
Atcheson
Toronto
Abbott
Hillsburg
Erin
W. E. Bush
H. A. Gear
H. Sanders
A. Cether‘wood
Geo
Sanders
G. T. Scott
Wm. Pearson
T. C. Foster
Erin Horticultural Society
H. C. Austin
Jas. Justice
P.J. Sinclair
Ada Castie Major Justice
Richard Medley
W. R. Bingham
Jas, Beldie
Wm. Griffin
M. E. McMillan
W. F. McEnery
Wm. Crouch
H. Matthews
Everton Jack Rabbits edged Rockwood in hockey
The Everton Jack Rabbits defeated Rockwood 5 to 4 in Rockwood with a hard fought game. The team, nicknamed the Jack Rabbits for their hunting name origin, showcased strong teamwork and may play another match in Everton if weather allows.
Wellington notices and gatherings in Guelph area
Mrs J A Carelton of Guelph visited Ada Currie last week. Mr and Mrs Cameron Aitkens of Guelph visit J Aitkens family. Reeve Justice of Erin Village named Wellington Warden on Tuesday. Ladies Aid annual meeting held with many present. president and secretary re-elected. Plans for church social discussed and lunch served. Miss Margaret McCutcheon ill. Dr and Mrs Whaley of Kitchener visited. Literary meeting at school featured recitation music reading and a debate on Farmer vs City business man. next meeting set for February 16. Obituary note for Mrs Baldie and forthcoming details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Carelton
Guelph
Ada Currie
Cameron Aitkens
J. Aitkens
Reeve Justice
Erin Village
Wellington
Ladies’ Aid
M. Cooke
B. McKinnon
Margaret McCutcheon
Whaley and Son
Kitchener
Cooke
Jean Martin
Jimmy Higgins
Marjorie McCutcheon
Len Edy
Nina Moore Jamieson
H. Smith
Nellie Webb
Messia
Roy Hindley
J. Martin
J.higgins
O. Tovell
T. Aitkens
Messrs
A. Winters
E. Curtie
Baldie
The
United Church
W. J. Taylor
Boyd
Knox College
Toronto
Presbyterian Church
John Little
McKenzie
Ils
Ripley
Seth. Bailey
Rockwood
Hamilton
Brusse
Bailey
J. McMillan
Brampton
John T. Fitzsimmons
Palmerston
Eileen Bridger
Robert Croft
M. P. Barry
Coral Gables
Miami
Florida
Richard Harris
Woodbridge
Churchill Miss Billa Thomas Visits Toronto
Miss Billa Thomas is spending a week or two in Toronto while Miss Elsie Freeman enjoys a holiday at her home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billa ‘Thomas
Toronto
Elsie Freeman
Hillsburg Social Visits Include Toronto Guest
Mr and Mrs Bert Hum of Elora spent Sunday at the latter home with Mr and Mrs Wm Millar. Miss Lila Millar of Toronto visited her parents. Mrs J P McCann went to Guelph on Monday due to her daughter Helen’s illness. Mr and Mrs Alex Bessey and Miss Enma visited Mr George Binnete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert ‘Hum
Elora
Wm. Millar
Lila Millar
Toronto
J. P. McCann
Guelph
Helen
Alex.Bessey
Miss Enma
George Binniete
Ebenezer United Church Officers Elected at Ladies Aid Meeting
The Ladies Aid Society of Ebenezer United Church elected officers for the coming year. The annual congregational meeting is set for February 1 with reports and officer elections. A Nassagaweya ratepayers meeting in Brookville will discuss relief and tax reduction. Bad weather and flu reduced church attendance last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ebenezer United Church
Alfred Wilson
J. J. Diamond
W. F. Darby
Cameron Ram- Shaw
Nassagaweya
Brookville
Bannockburn Club Holds First Meeting and Social
The Bannockburn Bustlers Club met at the school last Friday January 20 with about 42 attendees. Elections named Miss Aileen Clarridge Vice-President. program featured readings by Ada Sprowl Ralph Denny and Mrs Fred Anthony with musical selections and impromptu speeches followed by contests and dancing. The Bannockburn Women’s Institute met January 18 at Mrs H Anthony’s home with the President J McDonald opening the meeting with the Ode and Lord’s Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Bustlers Club
Aileen Clarridge
Nellie Young
Melvin McCullough
Ada Sprowl
Ralph Denny
Fred Anthony
Aileen
Dorothy Clarridge
Fred ‘Anthony
Wm. McDonald
Irene Darby
Kathleen Beckett
Stanley Morrison
God Save the King
Bannockburn Women's Institute
H. Anthony
J.mcdonald
Archie Kerr
Margaret Brown Ther
United Church Annual Meeting Reports Funds Strength
The annual United Church meeting in Rockwood heard a healthy finances report with congregation subscriptions over 4000 dollars and missionary givings around 1300 dollars. Rev W J Taylor chaired the meeting and refreshments followed.
Crews Corner Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr George Holcovitch was home over the weekend. Burlinghams visited Dean and Franklin of Toronto at Mr Tyler's. Raymond Lambert returned to John Bennetts after a week away. Holedvitch visited Guelph. Lynd Smith and Ray Gamble couples visited Cornells. Gordon Currie of Acton stayed with George Graham. Chester Plank can move about again after illness. Mrs Alex Currie visits her grandfather Mr Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Holcovitch
Burlingham
Guelph
Dean
Franklin
Toronto
Raymond Lambert
John Bennett
Holedvitch
Lynd Smith
Ray. Gamble
Cornell
Gordon Currie
Acton
George Graham
Chester Plank
Alex. Currie
Mr. Parker
Burlington News Briefs From Town And Council Meeting
Burlington residents greet new and returning figures including Mr and Mrs J Walmsley and Rev L W B Broughall D D bishop elect of Niagara. Miss Ruby Patmose and Mr Lorne Williams visit. The new council held its first meeting with a packed chamber while a court in camera led to a confrontation between Mayor Ryckman and Police Magistrate Barr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Dick
Halton
Milton
Ryckman
Mr. Dick
Gazette
Eden Mills Women's Institute Meeting Notes and Local Updates
Women at Eden Mills met at Mrs. Gandier's with strong attendance. President chaired. minutes, quilt sale proceeds, and talks on legislation were discussed. A Kitchen Band entertained. an impromptu debate favored the value of the telephone. Mrs. Gandier delegates to Presbyterial in Guelph. principal change at local school noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institute
Gandier
Argo
Miss. Cole
W. B. Boles
Guelph
S. S. No
Hughes
Burlington School
Women's Missionary’ Society
H. Taylor
Haw
Langford
Limehouse Notes on Illness and Church Socials
The Follett family of Toronto and other locals including Postmaster Johnson and the Hills endure an illness but are improving. The United Church Ladies Aid held a successful social at the Parsonage, with another missionary slide show on Africa planned next week. The community is urged to attend and find reasons for gratitude amid low spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Follett
Toronto
Johnson
Mr. McGowan
Mulder
Gwen
William Hill
Ladies’ Aid
The
United Church
Limehouse
Georgetown Social News Highlights Local Visitors and Lodge Installations
Miss Laura Clarke and Miss Mary Jackson visited the Manse with Mr Don Mackenzie of Toronto. Robt Erwin and Ben Erwin traveled to Rochester due to illness in the Erwin family. Albert Tost Sr was hospitalized in Guelph General. Miss Ethel Noble and Miss Dorothy James began interne positions at Philadelphia’s Women’s Medical College. Credit Lodge A F and A M Georgetown installed officers with many visitors including A Black from Guelph and Grand Lodge officers from several Ontario lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Clarke
Guelph
Mary Jackson
Simcoe
Don Mackenzie
Toronto
Robt. Erwin
Rochester
N. Y
Erwin
Ben. Erwin
Albert ‘Tost
Guelph General Hospital
Ethel A. Noble
A. Li
Noble
University of Toronto
I Haseen
Dorothy M. James
Mt. Dennis Lodge
W. M. Miller
Sonic Lodge
Brampton
I. P. M. Powell
Herald
Oakville Notes Highlight Pulpit, Travel, and Social News
Oakville reports Rev A D Hamilton preached at Knox Church. Ottawa visitor W Bruce Smith stayed with Mrs H W Litchfield. Mr and Mrs J A MacDonald attended a Toronto funeral. E P Lunan and daughter Lois left for a Florida vacation. Aubrey Biiple honeymoon travels and future move to Brantford. New school opening set for Friday January 27. Mrs John F McDuffee plans Mediterranean cruise with W S Savage party. Miss Anne Gatoway heads to California with grandmother. W D Gregory moves to Toronto for winter. Hilda Gregory sails to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Hamilton
Hanover
Knox Church
W. Bruce Smith
Ottawa
H. W. Litchfield
Sumner Avenue
J. A. MacDonald
MacDonald
Davidson
Toronto
E. P. Lunan
Lois
Florida
Aubrey Biiple
Jamaica
Nassau
Bermuda
Lady Baillie
Oakville
Lisonally
Brantford
John F. McDuffee
W. S. Savage
Miss Savage
New York
Anne Gatoway
California
Sonne
Montreal
W.''D. Gregory
Hilda- Gregory
Europe
Public School Trustee Nominees Named in Milton Ward
The Milton council nominated J J Peacock and W E McCready for Public School Trustee South Ward. Engagement announced for Ethel Ellamay Galbraith to Frank Franklin of Tillsonburg. Stanley Curry found guilty of liquor without license and fined. Police hunt for an unfamiliar man with a briefcase. By law 628 notice to terminate Chief Constable Dan McMullen’s duties effective Feb 18. Worms Exterminator advertised for infant sleep
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. McCready
Robert Galbraith
Milton
Ethel Ellamay
Frank Franklin
Geo. Gookman
Claus
Nelson Village
Committee On Light and Police
Dan McMullen
McMullen
Salada chief urges trade barriers removal at annual meeting
Gerald Larkin, president of Salada Tea Co, calls for breaking down tariff walls and embracing broader internationalism. He warns against defeatist talk, praises wartime cooperation, and stresses newspapers as the backbone of Salada advertising while urging rapid adoption of broader nationalism to aid Canada and the company in 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Larkin
Salada
Canada
United States
Macdougall
Bladder troubles plague many past 40 in ad claims
An old advertisement touts Dr. Southworths URATABS as quick relief for bladder and kidney issues in middle age. It features a first person testimony of relief from sleepless nights and humiliation and urges sufferers to try URATABS with a money back guarantee from any good druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Southworth
Army cookery at Aldershot wins open class prize
The Army School of Cookery at Aldershot trains ex soldiers into highly efficient economical cooks. They recently won first prize in Class A in open competition with leading London and Continental hotels. Meals for soldiers cost about seventeen cents per man, while officers mess dinners of six courses and coffee can be produced for just under 32 cents per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army School of Cookery
Apples for the Prairies Varieties Tested at Morden Station
The Dominion Experimental Station in Morden Manitoba reports on apple variety performance for prairie production. Varieties yielding substantial crops include Anis Anis Rose Antoovka Blushed Caville Crusoe Duchess Haralson Jethro Kurske Anis Melba Melvin Patten Perkin Red Wing Wealthy and crabapples Bedford Columbia Dolgo Elkhorn Florence Gertrude Olga Osman Rosilda and Trail. In the apple seedling test 156 trees bore fruit for the first time with 9 showing good prospects. Over ten years 7 787 seedling apple trees fruited and 658 or 7 49 percent were new valuable varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Experimental Station
Morden
Manitoba
Prairie Provinces
Jethro
Melvin
Patten
Perkin
Bedford
Columbia
Dolgo
Salubrious Symptoms Reflect Change in Wife
A brief dialogue notes a wife once nervous now cured, with the doctor attributing her nervousness to old age. The exchange contrasts perceptions of health and aging language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Black
Evening religious services and activities schedule
Religious program lists 11.00 p.m. minister with subject Oh Holy Ground 12.00 noon Sunday School and Bible Class 7.00 p.m. minister with subject True as Steel Tuesday 8.00 p.m. Young People's League Christian Fellowship Meeting Everybody Welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's League
Christian Fellowship
The Spur of Animosity Sermon At Knox Church
Presbyterian Knox Church Acton with Rev H L Bennie M A announces January 29 1933 schedule at Willow Street Manse 11 00 a m The Spur of Animosity 2 30 p m Sabbath School and Bible Class 7 00 p m Revelation Young People's Guild Monday 8 00 p m Visiting Committee Bring a Friend Second line shows church notes Always Weill ae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
KNOX
Acton
H. L. Bennie
Willow Street
Young People's Guild
House to Rent Centrally Located Near February 1 Vacating
Centrally located house to rent available February 1. Apply Hog Shipping on Saturday. Phone 9713 for prices. Hogshipping on Saturday. We have trucks for service. F Holmes Acton. Lost fox hounds near Leslie's School Saturday afternoon two large black brown and white finder phone 716 Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. ‘J. Holmes
Acton
Leslie
Brown's Ladies Wear Opens New Storefronts in Guelph
Ladies clothing shop Brown's Ladies Wear advertises new stock of coats dresses and hats next to Loblaw's on Wyndham Street 108 Wyndham Street Guelph and a second location at 30 4 On No 7 Highway between Eden Mills and Toronto also listing contact Andrew Laing Phone 913122 Guelph R R No1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loblaw’s
Guelph
Wyndham Street
Card of Thanks from Evans Family
Mr Reuben Evans and family thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during the recent loss of wife and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Evans
Spiers Appreciation for Kindness During Illness
Mr and Mrs Charles Spiers express deep thanks for the kindness shown during Mr Spiers illness. They note the friendly inquiries good wishes for recovery and many acts of helpfulness were greatly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Spiers
Mr. Spiers
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